New keg range for Hogs Back Brewery

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20th February 2019

The new beers are the brewery's biggest launch in six years, as it looks to "evolve to meet the demands of younger drinkers," managing director, Rupert Thompson said.

They include a rebrand of Hogstar lager and three new beers:

Hog IPA – A 4.5 per cent ABV light, hoppy ale brewed with a selection of English malts and locally grown Cascade and Fuggles hops, alongside US Centennial.

Little Swine - At 2.8 per cent ABV, this is a low alcohol blonde beer - billed as a 'Small' Beer with a Big Taste. Brewed with aroma hops including home-grown Cascade, and then dry hopped for additional aroma and flavour.

Unfiltered TEA - An unfiltered version of Hogs Back's flagship TEA (Traditional English Ale), made in small batches using English malt carefully balanced with Fuggles hops. Cold-conditioned for one week and unfiltered for optimal flavour.

All are being launched on draught first before moving into bottles and/or cans later this year.

"We're delighted with our new keg beer family. Although we've been brewing great keg beers, including Hogstar lager, for some years, we've been seen more as a cask brewer, thanks to the success of TEA," said Rupert.

"That all changes now as we launch new beers into fast-growing sectors of the market. We're confident our keg beers will compete in modern craft beer bars, as well as finding a place in more traditional pubs already stocking Hogs Back's cask ales, particularly TEA."

The beers are all being unveiled at Craft Beer Rising in London, which opens tomorrow.

Robyn Black is Inapub's drinks expert and editor. Follow her on Twitter @MrsRobynBlack